June Retail Sales Beat Expectations As Americans Kept Spending
1. U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in June amidst economic uncertainty. 2. Year-over-year retail sales up 3.7%, suggesting strong consumer resilience. 3. Automotive sector grew 5.1% in the past six months. 4. Concerns over looming tariffs could affect consumer spending. 5. Early back-to-school spending indicates anticipatory buying behavior.